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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 327.45 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 327.45 and 150.15 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 327.45 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/327.45 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 327.45 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 49,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166.62/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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